#8 :: Not Everything Is Shared

17) NATASHA

"Thanks for today I really enjoyed myself." I said to Josh as we left the theatre.

I had always wanted to see the lion king and thanks to Josh I finally did.

"No problem Tasha, glad you enjoyed." He said.

Ever since the day Josh saved me he's been a godsend.

"You still haven't taken me up on my offer." I said to Josh.

"I don't really use the gym. I like to jog and I have some dumbbells at home." He said.

"I'm here giving you a free membership and you're turning it down?!" I joked.

He laughed.

"Don't say it like that Tash. You know how demanding work is. By the time I'm able to use the gym you would be closed. Would be a waste of a membership." he said.

"How thoughtful of you." I said.

He smiled. It had been a while since I was attracted to someone and Josh was very attractive. He was mixed race with low, hazel/green eyes. He had a smile that made you smile and short curly hair that you just wanted to run you hands through. He stood about 6"1 slim and toned.

"Look Tasha I've wanted to talk to you about something. Erm, well it's no secret that I find you attractive. As you know I'm a busy man but I make sure to find time for you. I was hoping that you know.. We could get to know each other on more than a friend basis. No rush, no pressure but I am putting it out there before you say "I thought we was just friends only." If that's not what you want then cool. But at least we both know what page we are on."

I looked at him and smiled. Josh was very straight to the point and liked things to be very clear. That's one thing I had picked up about him since getting to know him.

"Well, it's still early days but I don't see no harm in seeing where things can go." I said to him.

"Good answer." He said as he winked at me. "Well, thanks for letting me take you out tonight. It's always a pleasure when I'm with you."

"No, thank you. You have done more than enough yet you keep doing. I'm grateful."

"Well let me not keep you as it's getting late. Make sure you lock up. I'll wait for you to message me then I'll drive off." He said.

"You don't have to." I said feeling like a child.

"I drive off and then you get attacked? I'll never be able to forgive myself."

"Is this how it's always going to be?"

"Of course not. Once I move in I won't have to worry..."

"Huh?"

He bursts out laughing.

"I'm just kidding. At least until we know the guys arrested. Please. For peace of mind."

"Okay. Night." I said as I got out the car and made my way inside.

Once inside I set the alarms then messaged Josh. Then I got ready for bed. The next morning when I woke up I wished I didn't have to get up. It was my day off but my sister needed my help. I really didn't want to go to her house as she lives on the same road as Reece. Yeah I know, what are the chances? But as she has had the baby and the father is nowhere to be seen I know she needs help, so I made my way to hers. As I used my keys I could hear her talking to someone.